Movies and TV shows casting in New Mexico

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Backstage
June 3, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in New Mexico

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in New Mexico and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'The Swallow'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ghost (Cadence) (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Christian (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Chase (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Santa Fe, NM
- Learn more about the short film here

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Collection of Short Films

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Student With Imaginary Friends (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Imaginary Friend (Good) (supporting, all genders, 18+)
--- Imaginary Friend (Bad) (supporting, all genders, 18+)
- Casting locations: San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Crash Out'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Isiah (lead, male, 21-29)
--- The Therapist (supporting, female, 30-60)
--- Marisol (supporting, female, 21-29)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Albuquerque, NM; Santa Fe, NM
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dirt Road'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nina (lead, female, 25-50)
--- Matthew (lead, male, 35-60)
- Roles pay up to: $960
- Casting locations: Albuquerque, NM
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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